2024 Hunterian, Arris and Gale and Arnott Lectureship Recipients

The Hunterian Lectureship is one of the most prestigious awards conferred by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, honouring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to surgical research and practice. Named after John Hunter, the pioneering surgeon and anatomist, this lectureship provides a platform for recipients to present their research to peers and inspire the surgical community.

Awarded through a rigorous selection process, the Hunterian Lectureship is a mark of excellence, recognising work that has the potential to shape the future of surgery. Congratulations to the six recipients of the 2024 Hunterian Lectureship:

• Tom Andrew – Skin Cancer: Personalising surgical care through Artificial Intelligence
• Ellie Atkins – Factors affecting timely referral of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia
• Neil Bulstrode – Following in the footsteps of John Hunter: A holistic approach to congenital ear deformities
• Matthew Lee – Unpicking the challenges in adhesive small bowel obstruction
• Mike Nicholson – Normothermic machine perfusion in renal transplantation
• Stephen Ali – The virtual MDT: Using novel technologies to transform skin cancer care

In addition, the College is proud to recognise significant contributions to human anatomy and physiology through the Arris and Gale Lectureship. Congratulations to the 2024 recipients:

• Daniel Ashmore – Identifying malnutrition in emergency general surgery
• Adam Gwozdz – Optimising venous stenting outcomes: Biomarkers, surveillance, and inflow vessel disease

We also celebrate the 2024 recipient of the Arnott Lectureship, named after the renowned surgeon James Moncrieff Arnott, awarded to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the subject of anatomy. 

• David Lindsay – The Hippocampus: Myth, Memory & Magnetic Resonance Imaging

These awards celebrate innovation and excellence in surgical research, reflecting our commitment to advancing surgical knowledge and practice. Congratulations to all our esteemed recipients.